Events

@ Corner of Wall and Main Streets

Detailed Times/Hours: Tour offered first Saturday of each month May through October at 11 am departs from FHK Gallery, 63 Main Street, Kingston.

Following the street plan designed by Peter Stuyvesant in 1658, the tour walks the heart of the largest intact early Dutch settlement in New York State and the neighborhood where New York State was born in 1777. Walking tour highlights include viewing the many eighteenth century limestone houses still standing in the Stockade District, and visiting the site of the drafting of the New York State Constitution in 1777 and the gravesite of New York’s first elected governor, George Clinton, in the Old Dutch Church Burying Ground.

@ Grafton Lakes State Park

Enjoy a guided paddle around Long Pond as you wait for the sun to set. See lovely skies and fall foliage. Kayaks and life jackets are supplied, but you are welcome to bring your own. It is $10 to participate. Please Call to Register: 518-279-1155.

@ Goshen Historic Track

Detailed Times/Hours: Gates open at 11:00 AM and post time is 1:00 PM

Culmination of NYS County Fair harness racing. Gates open at 11:00 AM. Post time 1:00 PM. 8 full fields, very action packed day. Food and drinks available for purchase at concession stand. Auxiliary will be selling merch. Raffle baskets. Tickets $10 pp and kids 12 and under free. FREE parking on the street and at the County Government Building

@ Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Cropseyville, NY, 12052, USA

Join an educator on a Full Moon Hike to our cemetaries on property. We will learn about the history of Grafton Lakes State Park and the family cemetaries we will visit. This hike will be around 3 miles long and may include mud. Registration is limited due to safety. This program is $5 per person and requires registration at 518-279-1155.

@ Bannerman Island, Hudson River Highlands

Detailed Times/Hours: Bannerman Island Tours and Events, Thursdays - Sundays

Bannerman Island tours include a magnificent cruise to and from Bannerman's Island in the Hudson River Highlands for a tour of the historic island including the newly restored Grotto area with professional tour guides.

@ Shaker Heritage Society

Detailed Times/Hours: 9/12, Saturday open 10am - 4pm 9/13, Sunday open 10am - 3pm

Join us at America's first Shaker Settlement for our annual Harvest Craft Fair! There will be over 75 artisans there! Also, we will have hands on activities, live music, craft demonstrations, delicious food, a petting farm, and sheep shearing! There is something for the whole family. Parking is free and admission is a suggested donation of $5. Proceeds benefit the Shaker Heritage Society and our mission to revitalize this historic land.

@ Westmoreland Sanctuary

Detailed Times/Hours: Westmoreland is open, staffed and free 7 days a week, 9-5. We are always happy to welcome visitors to the museum, grounds and hiking trails.

Visit Westmoreland Sanctuary for a 1-hour animal program followed by a 1-hour, 1-mile guided hike. Meet the Westmoreland animal ambassadors and learn about the different animal groups. Learn about and interact with insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The more you learn about these animals, the more you learn about the natural world around us. The group will then take a short hike in the Sanctuary to learn about nature in the summer, forest and pond ecology, Westchester history, and native plants and animals. Other features at Westmoreland Sanctuary include a terrace garden with a small pond and children's playhouse, picnic area, live animals and exhibits within the museum and 8.5 miles of hiking trails. We hope to see you there!

@ Lyndhurst

Detailed Times/Hours: Open daily 9:30 - 5 pm

This two-hour, two-mile ramble offers a complete overview of Lyndhurst’s historic landscape. This 67-acre Lower Westchester site reflects 180 years of grand estate living on the Hudson River. Visitors will stroll past specimen trees, including the majestic lindens for which the property was named, then walk through the Lord & Burnham greenhouse frame, rose and fern gardens, and gain exclusive access to the ruined swimming pool building. Walk along restored pathways to historic rockeries with spectacular views of the Hudson River. See the new pollinator garden designed by Hudson Valley landscape artist Paula Hayes, it forms a circular pattern, a mandala of plants, around the newly restored Overlook platform. The tour culminates inside the 1894 bowling pavilion with an exhibit dedicated to two women philanthropists. This rare tour of the Lyndhurst grounds is an excellent way to view this estate and enjoy the beautiful landscape!

@ Scenic Hudson Northside Hub

Detailed Times/Hours: Open Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open Sunday, September 13th, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Pollinator Festival is a weekend-long celebration of creativity, community, and growth in Poughkeepsie. Inspired by “The Journey of the Seed,” the festival invites people of all ages to explore connections among the arts, horticulture, food, wellness, and the natural world through hands-on workshops, mini demonstrations, short performances, and creative activities for all experience levels. The weekend includes workshops sponsored by Scenic Hudson addressing public access and interaction with the Fall Kill.

@ Louisa Pond

Detailed Times/Hours: Plan on meeting at the Louisa Pond parking area - 143 Poppletown Rd, New Paltz, at 9:30 AM. If you need a ride, we will organize a carpool from the Forsyth Nature Center on Lucas Ave in Kingston leaving at 9 AM. Email michael@catskillcountrywalks.com.

Louisa Pond is a glacial kettle pond located on Shaupeneak Ridge. There is a side trail dedicated to Sojourner Truth with interpretive signage. The area is protected jointly by NY DEC and Scenic Hudson. We will walk through hardwood uplands and around a wetland area. There is a boardwalk along one section through the wetland. There are lovely views of the pond from all trail sections.

@ Westmoreland Sanctuary

Detailed Times/Hours: Westmoreland Sanctuary is open to visitors 7 days a week, 9-5.

Join Westmoreland Sanctuary for a beginner-friendly birding adventure! During this 2-hour guided program, participants will learn the basics of bird identification, how to use binoculars, and tips for spotting birds by sight and sound. Perfect for all ages and experience levels, this relaxing outdoor program is a great way to connect with nature and discover the birds that call our area home.

@ LaGrange, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Rain date: Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 from 1-3 pm.

Enjoy a walk in a serene woodland setting on a beautiful nature trail that winds for over a mile along the banks of the Wappinger Creek under a canopy or sycamore. oak, maple, hickory, cottonwood, and other trees. Park at the Sleight Plass Rd. trail entrance and meet your guides by the sign "Wappinger Creek Greenway Trail".

@ Losee Park, Tarrytown, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Registration opens at 7am, safety meeting at 7:30am, launch st 8am.

Grab your kayak to join us as we paddle 2.7 miles across the Hudson River at the fabled Tappan Zee, then back again. We'll launch from Tarrytown's Losee Park, and head for Nyack's Memorial Park beach, take a 20 minute snack break, then return. Experienced kayakers who own their own boat and have enough endurance to kayak 5 miles with an average speed of 2.5 knots may participate. We will ask kayakers to travel in a tight group. Accompanying safety boats will be provided by the Auxiliary Coast Guard. Free parking will be available for participants at Losee Park. Check in starting at 7:00am, safety meeting at 7:30am, launch at 8:00am.

@ Grafton Lakes State Park, Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Cropseyville, NY, 12052, USA

Learn about our slimy and crawly neighbors at this educational event. We'll talk about the importance of our leaf-litter loving folks in a short presentation, and then we'll head outside to flip logs and see what we find! Our experienced educators will help identify what we find.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson: West

Join us on Sunday, September 20 from 2-3 p.m. at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland to learn all about Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz. Historic Huguenot Street is a 10-acre National Historic Landmark District, where visitors experience over 300 years of history. Examining three historic structures along Huguenot Street, “Three Centuries, Three Cultures” explores the multicultural history of a unique American settlement, known today as New Paltz, New York: the Esopus Munsee wigwam represents the strength and sacrifices of this region’s Indigenous peoples from pre-colonial America to the present day; the 1717 French Church teaches the European colonial origins of the multicultural Hudson Valley; and the Jacob Hasbrouck House shares colonial life for both the free and enslaved members of the community. Zachary Veith is the Tours & Interpretation Coordinator for Historic Huguenot Street, where he develops and evaluates historic house tours, as well as delivers public programming based on original research. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for the Greater Hudson Heritage Network, advocating for interpretation, programming, and preservation of objects in institutions statewide. He holds an M.A. in Museum Studies from University College London, and his research on nineteenth-century Black communities has been published in journals across the region. A lifelong resident of the Hudson River Valley, Veith is a descendant of the region’s Huguenot and Dutch colonizers.

@ Westmoreland Sanctuary

Detailed Times/Hours: Westmoreland Sanctuary is open and free 7 days a week from 9-5

Celebrate fall at Westmoreland Sanctuary with a hands-on Apple Cider Making Workshop! Participants will grind, press, and taste fresh cider while learning about traditional cider making history, culture and connection to nature. Perfect for families and all ages. Please visit the nature center while you're here to see the turtles, snakes, birds and bunnies. Westmoreland Sanctuary also offers year-round nature programs including hikes, camps, preschool classes, scout programs, birthday parties, workshops, and community events for all ages.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson

Celebrate the start of a new season with a Sunrise Stroll on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, the sun rises in line with the Walkway deck, making for a spectacular photo opportunity. We’re opening the gates early at 6:30 a.m. on both approaches to allow everyone to enjoy this magnificent experience. There’s no cost to attend Sunrise Stroll.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson- West

Celebrate the start of a new season with a Sunrise Stroll on the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. During the vernal and autumnal equinoxes, the sun rises in line with the Walkway deck, making for a spectacular photo opportunity. We’re opening the gates early at 6:30 a.m. on both approaches to allow everyone to enjoy this magnificent experience. There’s no cost to attend Sunrise Stroll.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson- West

On Friday, September 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ulster Welcome Center in Highland, join New York State Parks Educator Mike Littier as he helps everyone discover fun facts about owls and the role that they play in our ecosystem. Kids will then dissect real owl pellets to gain a better insight into the world of these amazing nocturnal creatures. All Walkway Connections events are free to attend and appropriate for all ages. Walkway Connections is supported in part by the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and The M&T Charitable Foundation.

@ Walkway Over the Hudson

Experience Walkway Over the Hudson like never before at Walkway at Night, when the sun sets and the Hudson Valley begins to glow. From 212 feet above the river, take in breathtaking views as the moon rises overhead and the lights of Poughkeepsie and Highland shimmer in the distance. There’s truly nothing like a twilight stroll across the World’s Longest Elevated Pedestrian Bridge. Weather permitting, our friends from the Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will join us on the bridge with telescopes, offering a closer look at the night sky and the celestial wonders above. Walkway members attend free. Non-members may purchase tickets for $5 in advance or at the gate. Children 12 and under are free. Pre-registration is encouraged to shorten your wait at the gate. Friends of the Walkway is a nonprofit partner of New York State Parks. All proceeds and additional donations from Walkway At Night directly support our mission to connect communities and enhance the Walkway experience for all through engaging programs, special events, and ongoing improvements. Reserve your ticket for entry at walkway.org/walkwayatnight. Walkway members have been emailed a special discount code to use upon registration providing one complimentary admission to Individual members, and up to four complimentary admissions for Household members. To become a Walkway member and receive your discount code, visit join.walkway.org. All proceeds and additional donations support the Friends of the Walkway and our mission to host community events like Walkway at Night, add amenities to the park, undertake capital construction projects, support the volunteer Ambassadors, and much more. We can’t wait to see you on the Walkway!

@ Ossining, NY

Detailed Times/Hours: Open Saturdays, May-December, from 8:30am-1pm in the parking lot near the corner of Spring and Main Streets

Local farms and food makers gather in the heart of Ossining Village on Saturdays from 8:30am to 1pm. Stop by for lunch or a snack while you browse the village, on your way to the Hudson River waterfront, or before you hit the Croton Aqueduct trail.

@ Meet at The Gazebo, 73 West Strand, Lower Broadway at 11 am.

Detailed Times/Hours: Guided Walk Tour is offered on last Saturday of each month May through October. 11 am departs from Gazebo, 73 West Strand, Kingston New York. Admission Fees apply.

Hear how Kingston's historic waterfront district mushroomed from farmland into a prosperous maritime village and major Hudson River port during the heydays of the Delaware and Hudson Canal (1828-1898). View the legacy of residential, commercial and ecclesiastical architecture built by the "melting pot" of nationalities that emigrated to Rondout in the nineteenth century.